HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-06-17 Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
June 6,2017
6:00 PM
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
June 6, 2017
6:00 PM
The Board of Directors of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, met in a meeting with Mayor
Mark Stodola presiding. City Clerk Susan Langley called the roll with the following
Directors present: Hendrix; Richardson (enrolled at 6:15 PM); Peck; Hines; Wright;
Wyrick; Kumpuris; Fortson; Adcock; Vice-Mayor Webb; and Mayor Stodola. Director
Joan Adcock delivered the invocation, which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
City of Little Rock Employee Retirement Recognition
Officer George Wilson, Little Rock Police Department
Men's Health Month Proclamation
Children's Day in Little Rock Proclamation
ADDITIONS:
M-1 ORDINANCE: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code § 2-243 (1988) to define the
duties of an Insurance Broker selected as a Professional Service for Employee Benefit
Plan Consultant; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: This ordinance spells out in more detail the specific duties of an Insurance Broker
selected through the Professional Services RFQ process to deal with insurance issues as an
Employee Benefits Consultant.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to add Item M-1 to the
Grouped Items. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item M-1 was
added to the Grouped Items.
DEFFERALS:
20. ORDINANCE: To amend Chapter 8 of the Revised Code of Ordinances of the City
of Little Rock, Arkansas, to adopt the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code for
Residential Structures with amendments herein; and for other purposes. (Deferred from
May 16,2017)(Deferred until June 20,2017,at staff's request) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The State of Arkansas adopted the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code, but
deleted the standards for testing. This adoption would put the standards back in place for new
residential construction.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to defer Item 20 until
June 20, 2017. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, Item 20 was
deferred until June 20, 2017.
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CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1 — 16 and Items 18 - 19)
Mayor Stodola stated that he had received a card from an individual that wanted to
address the Board on Item 17; therefore, it would be read separately.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 14,570; G-23-465: To set June 20, 2017, as the date of public
hearing on the request to abandon various rights-of-way and plats in the Chamber of
Commerce Addition, the Granite Park Addition and the Frisby Addition; and for other
purposes.
2. RESOLUTION NO. 14,571; G-23-466: To set June 20, 2017, as the date of public
hearing on the request to abandon the public right-of-way for an easement that is a
portion of C Street, located west of Walnut Street, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas;
and for other purposes.
3. RESOLUTION NO. 14,572; G-24-052: To set June 20, 2017, as the date of public
hearing on the request to abandon an Access Easement, located at 324 Walnut Street,
in the Glendale Subdivision, in the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes.
4. RESOLUTION NO. 14,573: To certify Local Government Endorsement of Spektron
Systems, LLC, located at 400 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1727, Little Rock, Arkansas,
to participate in the Arkansas Tax Back Program (as authorized by Ark. Code Ann. §15-
4-2706(D) of the Consolidated Incentive Act of 2003); and for other purposes.
5. RESOLUTION NO. 14,574: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Mark McClarty Ford, in amount not to exceed $90,944.00, for the purchase of four
(4) Ford F-150 Trucks for the Planning & Development Department; and for other
purposes. (Funding from the 2012 5/8-Cent Operational Improvements Sales Tax) Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mark
McCarty Ford for the purchase of a four (4) F-150 Trucks for the Planning & Development
Department.
6. RESOLUTION NO. 14,575: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Silsbee Ford, in an amount not to exceed $66,978.00, for the purchase of two (2)
Ford Transit Vans for the Fleet Services Department, utilizing the Houston-Galveston
Area Council Contract (HGACC); and for other purposes. (Funding from the 2012 5/8-Cent
Operational Improvements Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Silsbee Ford for the purchase of a two(2) Ford Transit Vans for the Fleet Services Department.
7. RESOLUTION NO. 14,576: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Tymco, in an amount not to exceed $512,050.00, for the purchase of two (2) Street
Sweepers for the Public Works Department, utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area
Council Contract (HGACC); and for other purposes. (Funding for one(1) vehicle will be from
the 2012 5/8-Cent Operational Improvements Sales Tax) Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with
Tymco for the purchase of two(2)Street Sweepers for the Public Works Department.
8. RESOLUTION NO. 14,577: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Little Rock Equipment Sales, in an amount not to exceed $105,500.00, for the
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purchase of a Tractor with Boom Mower for the Public Works Department, utilizing the
Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract (HGACC); and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Little
Rock Equipment Sales for the purchase of a Tractor with Boom Mower for the Public Works
Department.
9. RESOLUTION NO. 14,578: To authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Little Rock Equipment Sales, in an amount not to exceed $86,900.00, for the
purchase of a Tractor with Side and Rear Flair Mowers for the Public Works Department,
utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area Council Contract (HGACC); and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Little
Rock Equipment Sales for the purchase of a Tractor with Side and Rear Flail Mowers for the Public
Works Department.
10. RESOLUTION NO. 14,579: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an Annual
Purchasing Order with Mid-South Sales; in an annual amount not to exceed
$2,000,000.00, to provide Fuel and Gasoline to the City; to authorize an option to renew
the contract in one (1)-year increments up to two (2) years; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Mid-
South Sales for Fuel and Gasoline.
11. RESOLUTION NO. 14,580: To authorize the City Manager to enter into an Annual
Purchase Order with United Engines, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, to
remove, rebuild and install Allison Transmission Installations on City Vehicles and to
provide the necessary parts and services; to allow for the possible extension of the
Annual Purchase Order; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an annual contract
with United Engines for Allison Rebuilt Transmission Installation and Repair.
12. RESOLUTION NO. 14,581: To authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with Manhattan Road & Bridge Company, in an amount not to exceed
$1,325,180.40, for the Arkansas River Trail Bike Path Connector Phase 1; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manhattan Road & Bridge
Company for the Arkansas River Trail Bike Path Connector Phase 1, Bid No. 17-009. (Located in
Ward 1)
13. RESOLUTION NO. 14,582: To authorize the City Attorney to use eminent domain
to the acquisition of right-of-way and Permanent & Temporary Construction Easements
for the Russ Street Improvement Project; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes the City Attorney to use eminent domain to complete acquisition of right-of-
way, permanent and temporary construction easements for the Russ Street Improvement Project,
Project No. 13-4-106. (Located in Ward 4)
14. RESOLUTION NO. 14,583: To authorize the City Attorney to execute a Right-of-
Way Easement to Davis Ben Properties Management, an Arkansas Limited Liability
Company, including its successors and assigns; and for other purposes. Staff recommends
approval.
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Synopsis: Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documents necessary
to grant an Access Easement to Davis Ben Properties Management, LLC including successors and
assigns.
15. RESOLUTION NO. 14,584: To grant Texas Eastern Transmission, LP, an
Easement to locate a pipe line within certain park land within the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas, as required; to ratify the grant of an Easement by the Little Rock Airport
Commission to Texas Eastern Transmission, LP; and for other purposes. Staff
recommends approval.
Synopsis: This resolution grants an easement to Texas Eastern Transmission Corporation to locate
where the natural gas transmission line will cross the Arkansas River.
City Attorney Tom Carpenter stated that late that afternoon, he had been made aware of
the fact that the Little Rock Airport Commission had also granted an easement; however,
the Commission could not actually draft the property interest without the approval of the
Little Rock City Board of Directors. City Attorney Carpenter stated that the resolution
had been amended to add a section that mentioned the action taken by the Commission
and to add a copy of their Easement Agreement as an exhibit.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to amend the resolution.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the resolution was amended.
16. RESOLUTION NO. 14,585: To authorize renewal of an Interlocal Agreement for
Ambulance Service between the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, and the City of Cabot,
Arkansas, which grants the Little Rock Ambulance Authority (LRAA) d/b/a Metropolitan
Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) an Exclusive Franchise to provide Ambulance
Services to the City of Cabot, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: This resolution authorizes the City to enter into another three (3)-year extension of the
Interlocal Agreement between MEMS and the City of Cabot,Arkansas.
18. RESOLUTION NO. 14,588: To express support for the proposal to extend the
existing Property Tax Millage for the Pulaski County Special School District in order to
support the construction of needed facilities; to encourage citizens to vote for the
extension at the election to be held on June 13, 2017; and for other purposes.
19. RESOLUTION NO. 14,586: To make reappointment to the Central Arkansas Water
Board of Commissioners; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Reappointment of Carmen Smith to her second seven (7)-year term representing North
Little Rock,said term to expire on June 30,2024.
Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to approve the Consent
Agenda. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hendrix voting in
opposition on Item 18, the Consent Agenda was approved.
SEPARATE ITEM (Item 17)
17. RESOLUTION NO. 14,587: To request of the Arkansas State Board of Education
to set a date for an election to be held for a new Little Rock School District Board in
accordance with, and upon the effective date of, Act 930 of 2017; and for other
purposes.
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Little Rock School District Superintendent Michael Poore: Thanked the Board for their
partnership with the Little Rock School District. Mr. Poore stated that he was in favor of
anything that would return the District back to local control.
Director Peck made the motion, seconded by Director Kumpuris, to call the question on
the vote. By roll call vote, the vote was as follows: Ayes: Richardson; Peck; Kumpuris;
Fortson; and Vice-Mayor Webb. Nays: Hendrix; Hines; Wright; Wyrick; and Adcock. By
a voice vote of five (5)Ayes and five (5) Nays, the motion to call the question failed.
Director Adcock stated that there was no reference in the proposed resolution to any
school located in Southwest Little Rock. Mayor Stodola stated that he had received the
list of schools from the District.
Dale Charles: Stated that he was in support of the resolution.
Anika Whitfield: Stated that she was in support of the resolution.
Director Wright made the motion, seconded by Director Fortson, to approve the
resolution. By voice vote of the Board Members present, with Directors Hendrix; Hines;
and Adcock voting in opposition, the resolution was approved.
CITIZEN COMMUNICATION
Mayor Stodola stated that he had received approximately (13) cards from individuals that
wanted to speak on the same topic; however, due to the Board's Policy regarding Citizen
Communication, the maximum amount of time for citizens to speak was thirty (30)
minutes.
Director Hendrix made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to extend the time
for Citizen Communication beyond thirty (30) minutes and allow each person that filled
out a card to speak for three (3) minutes. By voice vote of the Board Members present,
the motion failed.
Janet Perkins, 1512 North 23rd Street: Property on 24th Street & Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., Drive and 18th 19th &20th Streets at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Drive.
Ruby Jean Jeffries, 1305 West 28th Street: South End Neighborhood Issues
Leola Sabbs: South End Neighborhood Issues.
Deloris Collins: Concerns in Neighborhood.
Russ Racop, 301 Alamo Drive: Police Department.
Rev. Benny Johnson, 6414 Baseline Road: Defamation.
Dr. Minnie R. Hatchett, 2904 South Gaines Street: South End Neighborhood Issues.
Harold Evans: South End Neighborhood Issues.
Carl E. Farr, 1010 Wolfe Street: South End Neighborhood Issues.
Ricky Jackson: South End Neighborhood Issues.
Roderick Robinson: South End Neighborhood Issues.
C. Diane Charles, 12012 Teton Forest Drive: South End.
Jackie Randall, 34 Whitmore Circle: South End Neighborhood Issues.
Henry L. Shorter, 916 West 34th Street: South End Neighborhood Issues.
Wilma Smith, 3231 Battery Street: Neighborhood—South End.
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GROUPED ITEMS (Items 21 —23, Items 25 - 37 and Item M-1)
Mayor Stodola stated that he had received a request to read Item 24 separately.
21. ORDINANCE NO. 21,408; MSP17-01: To amend the Master Street Plan; adding
Class II- Bike Lane and Class II-Bike Route on West 6th Street, between Sherman Street
& Shall Avenue, on 9th Street, between McMath Avenue & College Street, College Street
between 9th & 17th Streets, and East 17th Street, between College & Barber Streets; and
for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent. Staff recommends
approval.
Synopsis: A Master Street Plan Amendment adding a Class Bike II Lane on 6th Street, Sherman to
Collins Streets, and 9th Street, McMath Avenue to Barber Street, and Class III Bike Route on 6th
Street, Collins Street to Shall Avenue, and 9th Street, Barber to College Street, then College Street,
East 9th Street to East 17th Street,then East 17th Street,College Street to Barber Street.
(Located in Ward 1)
22. ORDINANCE NO. 21,409; Z-1620-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Industrial District, titled B&G Properties Short-Form PID,
located at 3401-3423 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from 1-2, Light Industrial District, to PID, Planned Industrial
Development, to recognize an existing multi-family development and to allow the creation of a two
(2) lot plat and to recognize an existing multi-family development located on the property. (Located
in Ward 1)
23. ORDINANCE NO. 21,410; Z-1840-D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District, titled Little Rock Racquet Club Long-Form PD-O,
located at 1 Huntington Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 8 ayes; 1
nay;and 2 recusals;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The request is a rezoning from R-4,Two-Family District,to PD-O, Planned Development—
Office, to allow the Little Rock Racquet Club to add parking to their existing site. (Located in Ward
3)
25. ORDINANCE NO. 21,411; Z-5574-D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District, titled The United Methodist Children's Home
Campus Long-Form POD, located at 2002 South Fillmore Street, Little Rock, Arkansas,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from R-2,Single-Family District,to POD,
Planned Office Development, to recognize an existing non-conforming use on the property and to
allow for future construction of additional buildings to serve the United Methodist Children's Home
Campus. (Located in Ward 2)
26. ORDINANCE NO. 21,412: To amend Chapter 30 of the Revised Code of
Ordinances of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas, to provide for a deferral of Master Street
Plan Construction requirements for West Charles Bussey Avenue; and for other
purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: Authorizes a deferral of construction of approximately 1,135 feet of one-half street
improvements along West Charles Bussey Avenue as required under the Master Street Plan for five
(5) years, or until adjacent property along West Charles Bussey Avenue is developed, whichever
occurs first for the property located at 2002 South Fillmore Street. (Located in Ward 2)
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27. ORDINANCE NO. 21,413; Z-6054-C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled Fitts Auto Expansion Revised Long-
Form PCD, located at 8421 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to amend the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial
Development,to add additional land area to the approved site plan. (Located in Ward 7)
28. ORDINANCE NO. 21,414; Z-6060-A: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District, titled Dash Heating and Cooling Short-Form PD-
0, located at 12417 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11
ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property from R-2, Single-Family District,to PD-
0, Planned Development-Office,to allow the site area to expand. (Located in Ward 4)
29. ORDINANCE NO. 21,415; Z-6318-E: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled Chenal Market Revised Long-Form
PCD, located at 16105 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to amend the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial
Development, to allow the existing single 17.62-acre lot located at 16105 Chenal Parkway to be
subdivided creating two(2)lots. (Located in Ward 5)
30. ORDINANCE NO. 21,416; Z-6488-B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled KLR Properties Revised Short-Form
PCD, located at 12400 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to amend the PCD, Planned Commercial Development, to
allow for the addition of a restaurant as an allowable use. (Located in Ward 4)
31. ORDINANCE NO. 21,417; Z-8472-D: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled Mid-Town and Fair Park Revised
Short-Form PCD, located on the southwest corner of Interstate 630 and Fair Park
Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Little
Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes; 0 nays; and 0 absent.
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is proposing to amend the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial
Development, to allow for the placement of a parking deck over a previously-proposed parking lot
and to allow additional square-footage to the office building. (Located in Ward 2)
32. ORDINANCE NO. 21,418; Z-8737-C: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled Davis Storage Development Long-
Form PD-C, located at 8222 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amendingthe
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Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is proposing a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-Family District, and C-
3, General Commercial District, to PD-C, Planned Development - Commercial, to allow for the
development of the site with mini-warehouse and a strip center utilizing C-3, General Commercial
District, uses. (Located in Ward 7)
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33. ORDINANCE NO. 21,419; Z-9023-B: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Office District, titled 6608 Baseline Road Short-Form PD-O,
located at 6608 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11 ayes;0
nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-Family District, to PD-
0, Planned Development — Office, to allow for the future development of the site with an office
building and 0-3,General Office District, uses. (Located in Ward 2)
34. ORDINANCE NO. 21,420; Z-9208: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Residential District, titled Graham Property Management Short-
Form PD-R, located at 1417 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 8 ayes;2 nays;and 1 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from R-3, Single-Family District, to PD-
R, Planned Development- Residential, to recognize an existing four-plex and duplex located on the
property. (Located in Ward 3)
35. ORDINANCE NO. 21,421; Z-9209: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Industrial District, titled Arkansas Indoor Soccer Short-Form
PID, located at 6611 Young Road, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning
Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 11
ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of this site from 1-2, Light Industrial District, to
PID,-Planned Industrial Development, to allow for an outdoor soccer practice field within the rear-
yard of the existing building. (Located in Ward 2)
36. ORDINANCE NO. 21,422: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code §5-58(c) (1988)
to permit the Metropolitan Emergency Medical Services to provide Basic Life Support
response for non life-threatening emergencies; to declare an emergency; and for other
purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: A permanent amendment to the Little Rock Ambulance Code to permit tiered responses
in non-life threatening emergencies.
37. ORDINANCE NO. 21,423: To establish the standards for a Master Agreement for
Small Wireless Facilities to be placed in City rights-of-way in the City of Little Rock,
Arkansas; and for other purposes. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The framework for a Master Lease Agreement for Telecommunications providers who
wish to place small wireless facilities within the City rights-of-way.
M-1 ORDINANCE NO. 21,424: To amend Little Rock, Ark., Rev. Code § 2-243 (1988)
to define the duties of an Insurance Broker selected as a. Professional Service for
Employee Benefit Plan Consultant; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes.
Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: This ordinance spells out in more detail the specific duties of an Insurance Broker
selected through the Professional Services RFQ process to deal with insurance issues as an
Employee Benefits Consultant.
The ordinances were read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinances a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinances were read a second time. Director Adcock
made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to suspend the rules and place the
ordinances on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present,
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the rules were suspended and the ordinances were read a third time. By unanimous
voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinances were approved. By
unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the emergency clause for Item
36 was approved. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the
emergency clause for Item M-1 was approved.
SEPARATE ITEMS (Item 24 & Item 38)
24. ORDINANCE; Z-5224-F: To approve a Planned Zoning Development and establish
a Planned Commercial District, titled James Mitchell School Revised Short-Form PCD,
located at 2410 South Battery Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official
Zoning Map of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning
Commission: 11 ayes;0 nays;and 0 absent. Staff recommends approval.
Synopsis: The applicant proposes to amend the previously-approved PCD, Planned Commercial
Development,to review the development plan for a Public Charter School which will occupy the site.
(Located in Ward 1)
The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance
on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance was read a third time.
Director Webb stated that she had several questions regarding the proposed project and
asked if the applicant was present.
Ernie Peters: Stated that the applicant was not present; however, he was a sub-
consultant on the project and would attempt to answer the questions.
Director Webb asked how many students would attend the proposed Charter School.
Mr. Peters stated that the cap was for 535 students. Director Adcock stated that she
had several questions; however, she would rather direct them to the applicant.
Director Kumpuris made the motion, seconded by Director Richardson, to table the item
for two (2) weeks until June 20, 2017, so that the applicant could be present. By voice
vote of the Board Members present, with Director Hendrix voting in opposition, the item
was tabled for two (2) weeks until June 20, 2017.
38. ORDINANCE NO. 21,425; Z-9207: To approve a Planned Zoning Development
and establish a Planned Commercial District, titled Lawson Road West Short-Form PD-
C, located at 5000 Hope Lane, Little Rock, Arkansas, amending the Official Zoning Map
of the City of Little Rock, Arkansas; and for other purposes. Planning Commission: 9 ayes; 1
nay;and 1 absent. Staff recommends denial.
Synopsis: The applicant is requesting a rezoning of the site from R-2, Single-Family District,to PD-
C, Planned Development- Commercial,to allow for the use of the existing pole barn and small metal
building as office space for a contractor's office and equipment storage. (Located in the City's
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction)
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The ordinance was read a first time. Director Adcock made the motion, seconded by
Director Wright, to read the ordinance a second time. By unanimous voice vote of the
Board Members present, the ordinance was read a second time. Director Adcock made
the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to suspend the rules and place the ordinance
on third reading. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the rules
were suspended and the ordinance was read a third time.
Director Adcock asked why staff was recommending denial. Mr. Bozynski stated that
directly south of the property, which fronted Lawson Road, was a tract of land zoned
Planned Commercial Development that had a long history of non-residential use and
that further west on the south side of Lawson Road was another Planned Commercial
Development. In addition, Mr. Bozynski stated that east of the property was an area with
major commercial zoning and office zoning. Mr. Bozynski stated that the plan did not
recommend non-residential zoning and staff's opinion was that the area did not need to
become so saturated with non-residential zoning.
Director Wyrick asked if there were any residential structures located in close.proximity
to the property.
Patrick McGetrick: Stated that he represented the applicant and that there were no
residential structures located in close proximity. Mr. McGetrick stated that the plan was
to add approximately 150 square-feet to an existing office building and would not be
adding any construction area.
Director Hines made the motion, seconded by Director Wright, to call the question on the
vote. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the question to vote
was called.
By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the ordinance was approved.
Director Richardson made the motion, seconded by Director Hines, to adjourn the
meeting. By unanimous voice vote of the Board Members present, the meeting was
adjourned.
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ap ey, City Clerk Mark Stodol.!Mayor
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